by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
Many things can go wrong with your chimney system over the year. However, one common annoyance is especially noticeable as winter turns to spring. When you stop using your chimney and fireplace, you may begin to smell foul odors in your home. Consequently,...
by Kevin Russell | hire a professional
When you’re searching for a service provider, it can be difficult to wade through all the information you find on the web. Oftentimes a business provides exceptional service, but falls short of pleasing the customer with their professionalism and customer courtesy....
by Kevin Russell | hire a professional
The chimney industry is sometimes called the fire safety industry. Fire is unpredictable. No matter how much precaution you take as a homeowner, when the perfect circumstances line up to allow a fire, it can result in disaster and damage. Professionals in the chimney...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
Spring, summer, winter, fall—when is the best time for chimney repairs? If you schedule repairs while the weather is warm it won’t be as much of an inconvenience to go without your fire for a couple days. If you choose to put it off until the last minute you will run...
by Kevin Russell | Damper
The chimney system is made up of many parts. Each part is important to the function of the chimney. One of the most important parts of the chimney is called the damper. There are a couple different kinds of chimney dampers, each with their own benefits. The damper is...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
A new year is upon us, and with it will come four seasons worth of weather than can affect your chimney. Winter snow and cold weather, spring rain showers, and summer humidity can all affect your chimney’s life and performance. By maintaining your chimney system...
by Kevin Russell | Firewood
Do you depend on firewood for heat or for the ambiance of a crackling fireplace? I so, you are probably moving through your wood pile this January. Sometimes it’s difficult to gauge the amount of wood you might use during a season. However, it’s important to...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance
Whether you’re a proud new homeowner with a new fireplace or a seasoned fireplace operator, it’s a good idea to review fireplace safety tips. Proper fireplace operation keeps your fire at the highest level of efficiency and safety. Proper Fuel is Top-Priority Choosing...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance
Part of the fun of the holiday season is the holiday decorating! Some families begin in mid-November, just in time for Thanksgiving. Others wait until closer to Christmas to begin decorating. When you have a fireplace, it can be part of your holiday decorations. Many...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance
The holidays are a time of family gatherings, traditions, festivities, and more. For decades the fireplace has been a focal point of most holiday gatherings. There are even television channels that provide families with an imitation holiday fire! There is nothing like...
